Danielle Aitchison has made another statement heading into the Paris Games.
The German-born athlete was formerly a sprinter/long jumper.
She becomes the fourth NZ equestrian to contest the Paralympics.
The swimming star wants to focus on being a mother to her newborn son.
The reigning Paralympic shot put champion has decided to walk away from the sport.
The three-time gold Paralympic gold medallist will have a trio of new cheerleaders on the sidelines in France.
New Zealand's most decorated Paralympian and her partner announced their news on social media.
Ten years on from losing his leg, Mitch Joynt claimed a bronze medal at the World Championships.
Paralympics star Oscar Pistorius was eligible for parole, after serving half his sentence.
